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Case No. 18645Theft · Co. Donegal · 26 Dec 2023

Man charged with stealing checkpoint beacons from Buncrana Garda Station

Matthew Cassidy, a 19-year-old man of Gransha Road, Buncrana, has been charged with stealing a carry case containing six MEPRO checkpoint hi-visibility flashing beacons from Buncrana Garda Station, Donegal, on St Stephen's Day, 26 December 2023. The beacons are valued at €200 and were the property of Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken. Sergeant Sean McDaid gave Buncrana District Court evidence of Cassidy's arrest, charge and caution, and his solicitor, Frank Dorrian, said the incident was more a prank than a theft. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case to 14 March 2024 to allow disclosure to the defence, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Matthew Cassidy, 19, has been charged with stealing hi-visibility flashing beacons from Buncrana Garda Station.
  • The stolen items were a carry case containing six MEPRO checkpoint hi-visibility flashing beacons.
Where
The incident took place at Buncrana Garda Station in County Donegal.
When
The incident took place on St Stephen's Day, 26 December 2023.
Other details
  • Cassidy is of Gransha Road, Buncrana.
  • The beacons are valued at €200 and were the property of Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken.
  • The defence solicitor said the incident was more a prank than a theft.
Charges
Cassidy has been charged in connection with the incident.
Investigation
Sergeant Sean McDaid gave the court evidence of Cassidy's arrest, charge and caution.
In court
  • Cassidy's case was heard before Buncrana District Court and he is represented by solicitor Frank Dorrian.
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case until 14 March 2024 to allow disclosure to be given to the defence.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is charged with stealing hi-visibility flashing beacons from Buncrana Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe stolen items were a carry case containing six MEPRO checkpoint hi-visibility flashing beacons. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on St Stephen's Day. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationEvidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Cassidy was given to the court by Sergeant Sean McDaid. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMatthew Cassidy has been charged in connection with the incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCassidy's case was before Buncrana District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCassidy is represented by solicitor Frank Dorrian. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case until March 14, 2024 to allow for disclosure to be given to the defence. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe beacons are valued at €200. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe beacons were the property of Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the incident was more a prank than a theft. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man charged with stealing checkpoint beacons from Garda station

    Names the accused, gives the value of the beacons and the owner, and reports the defence's characterisation and the court adjournment to March 14, 2024.

    accused, Matthew Cassidy, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Matthew Cassidyvictim, Aidan Glacken, irish (judged from name)Aidan Glacken